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These Are the US States Moving Towards a 4-Day Work Week
Some US states are trialling 4-day weeks in an effort to promote employee wellbeing, with some companies already committed.
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Which Countries Want Their Employees to Look the Busiest?
70% of survey respondents say that reducing meetings and emails would boost their productivity.
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Survey: More Job Recruiters Are Looking for Skills, Not Degrees
"Since 2019, the share of recruiter searches on LinkedIn that include a skills filter has grown by 25%."
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Top Tech CEOs Got More Money Right Before Layoffs, Data Shows
In 2021, the average CEO pay grew 1,460% higher than it was in 1978. That's a lot, even for CEOs.
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Most Companies Plan to Offer Pay Raises in 2024
Thanks to a 40-year high for inflation rates, these higher wages likely won't be helping workers as much as it sounds.
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Survey: 22% of US Businesses Face an Employee Skills Gap
74% of organizations polled say that it's "more difficult today to attract qualified candidates."
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Companies Must Disclose Security Breaches Within Four Days Under New Rule
New rules are intended to increase transparency and encourage firms to increase cyber security protections.
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Pioneering 4-Day Work Week Trial Achieves 100% Success Rate
The study found that burnout was reduced by 17%, while mental and physical health improved by 17% and 12% respectively.
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Study: 25% of Workforce Will Be Over 55 by 2031
An estimate 150 million jobs will transfer over to older employees, and many businesses aren't ready for the shift.
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Business Leaders Can’t Agree on Who’s to Blame for AI Mistakes
A Tech.co survey has found that not everyone agrees on when it's okay to use AI at work, and who's to blame for its mistakes.
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Netflix Password Crackdown Worked as Subscribers Rose by 8%
The company said it added 5.9 million customers to its streaming subscription service during the second quarter.
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Knowledge Workers Burned Out from Juggling Multiple Apps
The overwhelming majority of knowledge workers want their work lives to be simpler - starting with fewer workplace apps.
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Survey: 62% of Workers Say Employers Aren’t Combating Stress
Over a third of respondents said that stress symptoms affected them "very often," citing high workloads and low pay.
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Volkswagen to Test Self-Driving ID. Buzz Microbus Fleet in Austin
Volkswagen chose Austin for its self-driving testing program because it has a reputation for being supportive of innovation.
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Menopause Leave Named Most Wanted Work Perk in 2023
A study has revealed that mental health, personal care and 4-day work weeks are high on most workers lists of demands.
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Driver Wages Rose 15% Last Year Amid Trucking Labor Shortage
Starting and retention bonuses increased as well, rising by over 20% in 2022, even after adjusting for inflation.
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1 in 5 Workers Would Trade Their Boss for AI
Employees are sick of not being listened to — but are robot bosses really the answer?
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Tech Workers Forego Higher Salaries Amid Layoff Crisis
As job insecurity in the tech industry spikes, employees are prioritizing well-being over hefty paychecks.
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CDC: Research Says Long Covid “Contributing” to Labor Shortage
About 18% of those with Long COVID have not returned to work for over a year. The CDC says it's "hurting the U.S. economy."
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Study: 4-Day Work Week Is the Most Important Perk for Employees
According to a recent study, 44% of employees would prefer a 4-day work week over any other perk.
